by Susan Geary | Apr 28, 2009 | Bea Arthur, retirement, Uncategorized, Work
This weekend I was watching an obit on Bea Arthur on CBS Sunday Morning. Ms. Arthur launched her career on Broadway and spent 30 years on the stage before getting discovered by Norman Lear for a walk-on role on All in the Family. From there, she played Maude, and a... by Susan Geary | Apr 28, 2009 | Roanoke Job Search, Roanoke Resume Writer, Uncategorized
Here in the Roanoke Valley, we are fortunate to have numerous community resources for local job seekers. For my out-of-town readers, I’m hopeful you have a similar list to help you. Many of these resources are interactive where job seekers can ask experts in... by Susan Geary | Apr 22, 2009 | Careers, job search, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, resume writing, Uncategorized
As a professional resume writer I have the inside track on many job openings. Over the past 25 years I’ve had the good fortune to work in some really fun and interesting industries, including broadcasting, tourism, and marketing. Today, there are very few jobs... by Susan Geary | Apr 18, 2009 | Career, interviewing, job search, Job Search Advice, resume, Uncategorized
Probably not, unless you work in HR or hire people, but let me clarify where I’m going with today’s blog. The job search is a stiff competition. But unlike most competitions, it’s one where you rarely get to see what you’re up against.... by Susan Geary | Apr 9, 2009 | Blog, Uncategorized
For the past several years I’ve been donating a resume package to Rocky Mountain PBS in Denver (KRMA-TV) for their annual Spring Auction. It’s a way for me to support a station that I really like, even though I no longer live in the Mile High City. During... by Susan Geary | Mar 1, 2009 | digital dirt, employee surveillance, Privacy, Uncategorized
Advances in Internet and computer technology have brought about increased surveillance in our lives, especially the workplace. Employers have the right to read our email, check what we’re surfing, and listen to our voicemails, without ever telling us. And that’s not...